Ushijima & Partners is active in a wide range of international litigation and arbitration matters, particularly in the areas of real estate, securities, corporate law, tax, and internet infringement. The practice is co-led by Shin Ushijima, who has deep expertise in arbitration involving international transactions, M&A, system development, anti-monopoly issues, labour law, and tax. Fellow co-leader Osamu Inoue focuses on real estate disputes, with particular experience in cases involving land contamination, building defects, and underground industrial waste. Kenji Sarukura brings significant experience in corporate litigation, especially M&A-related disputes, as well as complex construction cases involving intricate defect claims. Satoshi Yakushiji is regularly involved in matters relating to contracts, governance, and regulatory compliance.
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Testimonials
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‘The attorneys I worked with are very attentive and detail oriented. They would arrange countless meetings and email exchanges to ensure that we are on the same page, and we have the same goal. They would discuss strategies, give advice, and guide me through the lawsuit.'
‘Satoshi Yakushiji and Osamu Inoue are the two attorneys with whom I worked closely. There were a few times when I read the documents they prepared, I was impressed with the amount of work and detail they put in. Even during the Court appearance, I could feel that Mr. Yakushiji was beyond prepared, compared to the other party present in Court. ’
‘Ushijima has several teams of lawyers, each led by senior, seasoned partners. Compared to other firms, including the big four Japanese firms, Ushijima is experienced in handling large-scale M&A and capital market litigations. They are relatively flexible in terms of conflict of interest, and are capable of serving international clients.’
‘Mr. Kawamura and Mr. Inoue are well-known partners who have experience in handling M&A and capital market dispute cases. They stand out in knowledge of corporate and capital market laws and regulations in Japan.’
Key clients
- Oasis Management Company Ltd.
Work highlights
Advised Oasis Management Company Ltd. on potential legal proceedings it could pursue regarding the unfair M&A transaction.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Bengoshi
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Practice head
Shin Ushijima; Osamu Inoue
Other key lawyers
Kenji Sarukura; Satoshi Yakushiji; Yoshimoto Kawamura